Midway

Published 1991

Very Similar to Guadalcanal. The basic idea is each player has there own map of the area (in this case the Midway Island) behind a screen. Each player "searches" for the enemy fleet by flying search planes to the hex and calling the hex number. Once found, bombers can be sent in to sink the enemy fleet. The actual attack is fought on a separate battle board where the ships are first placed on hexes and the attacking planes are placed in hexes to indicate which ship it is attacking. The basic game is very simple. But there are many additional rules which add realism (and complexity): CAP fighters, surface actions, bases, inaccurate search reports, etc. The game is superior with a neutral referee for true double blind play.

Mechanics

Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Secret Unit Deployment

Categories

Nautical Wargame World War II

Designers

S. Craig Taylor

Publishers

Avalon Hill
Midway

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
4 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.33/5
Year
1991
BGG Rating
6.46
BGG Rank
#11591
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Midway is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Midway takes about 240 minutes.
Midway has a complexity rating of 2.33/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Midway is 12+.
Midway has a rating of 6.46/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 188 ratings. It is ranked #11591 overall.
Midway was designed by S. Craig Taylor. It was published in 1991.